movie

Picnic

Lists: Drama, Romance, Best Picture nominee 1950 to 1959

Brief Synopsis: "The morning of a small town Labor Day picnic, a drifter (Hal Carter) blows into town to visit an old fraternity buddy (Alan Benson) who also happens to be the son of the richest man in town. Hal is an egocentric braggart - all potential and no accomplishment. He meets up with Madge Owens, the town beauty queen and girlfriend of Alan Benson."

Overall Ranking: - (Rank from 1955: # 0)


Rating:
34
Adjusted* Rating:
(lowest rating dropped)
34

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People Involved



  • William Holden (Hal Carter)
  • Kim Novak (Marjorie Madge Owens)
  • Betty Field (Flo Owens)
  • Susan Strasberg (Millie Owens)
  • Cliff Robertson (Alan Benson)
  • Arthur OConnell (Howard Bevans)
  • Verna Felton (Helen Potts)
  • Reta Shaw (Irma Kronkite)
  • Nick Adams (Bomber)
  • Raymond Bailey (Mr. Benson)
  • Rosalind Russell (Rosemary - The School Teacher)
  • Phyllis Newman (Juanita Badger)
  • Joshua Logan (Director)